PLENARY(KEYNOTE) SESSIONSThese keynote talks are headlined by seasoned educators by notable keynote speakers who are seasoned educators, leaders in their respective fields and Apple Distinguished Educators from the region.

MARK DE JOYAStrategic Planning DirectorMcCann Worldgroup Philippines

JING MAGSAYSAYSenior Vice President for News and Current Affairs

CNN Philippines

DAY 1TRUTH ABOUT YOUTH“What motivates young people around the world today? Money? Fame? Justice? What makes them different from every generation that has come before? We asked 7,000 young people around the world and harnessed the collective genius of McCann Worldgroup to find out. In a world awash with information and misinformation, we found some TRUTHS.” (from the Introduction of Truth About the Youth, 2011)

"What are these truths, and what are the implications of these truths for us educators? How can we use these truths to facilitate learning with a greater understanding of student context, particularly in light of their motivations and generational characteristics? How does their context challenge our existing paradigms and practices?

In this opening Keynote Session, we invite you to reflect on the perceptions we have of the youth today and to consider the truths that perhaps lie behind those perceptions."

ABOUT MARKA seasoned marketing professional with 12 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, communications development, innovation management, and brand management for various market-leading multinational organizations operating in the Philippines across such diverse industries as FMCG, healthcare & wellness, and consumer electronics.

MEDIA AND THE YOUTH“Media has always played a crucial role in shaping the truth and influencing culture, even for our youth. In the past few years, what we know as media has evolved- with the introduction of social media and various new and dynamic digital platforms.

How has these changes affected the youth and its participation in society? What are the opportunities and challenges that these changes pose about access to information and the truth? What are the implications of these changes to school administrators, teachers and other educators?

ANITA CHENICT Facilitator,ChineseInternational School

Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher

WESLEY PRZYBLYSKILearning technology Director and Math department head,Thai-Chinese International School

Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher

DAY 2KIDS, TAKE CHARGEHow do we, as educators design a learning experience where students are engaged because they’re genuinely interested in the subject matter and the pursuit knowledge and expertise?

What are the challenges and ways by which educators can prepare such Motivation Design?

ABOUT ANITAAnita Chen is currently an ICT Facilitator at Chinese International School, a dual-language (English and Mandarin), Reception-Year 13 school in Hong Kong. As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher and authorized Google Education Trainer, Google Educator Group Hong Kong Leader, she leads professional development and initiatives in the use of technology to enhance learning, differentiate and provide formative and summative assessment.

Anita holds a Master of Science in Information Technology in Education with distinction from the University of Hong Kong with a focus on interdisciplinary studies and curriculum integration. She is also a fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education Future of Learning Institute. Anita has collaborated on a variety of projects including Mobile Apps Learning Design with the University of Hong Kong, Multi-touch Books with Beijing Normal University and Google Glass Explorer with Google. She is also a lead teacher at the Student Global Leadership Institute in Punahou School, Honolulu.

Anita has presented in English, Mandarin and Japanese, at regional, national and international. She has modelled technology infusion and provided professional up-skilling in Australia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA.

PUPIL POWERED BY DESIGNHow can we create opportunities for pupil power in our classrooms? in our school programs? in the physical environment? How can pupil power be embedded and intentionally considered, rather than just by accident?

ABOUT WESLEYWesley Przybylski is currently the Learning Technology Director and Mathematics Department head at the Thai-Chinese International School in Bangkok Thailand. As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher, and Enthusiastic Educator Wesley inspires and promotes innovative learning experiences for teachers and students around the world. Growing up in Boston Massachusetts, Wesley received his B.A in Mathematics and M.A. in Education.

CLOSING KEYNOTEMr. Onofre Pagsanghan

About "Mr. Pagsi"Mr. Pagsanjan is a teacher and screenplay writer from the Ateneo de Manila High School, Philippines. An Ateneo alumni himself, Mr. Pagsi, as he is fondly called by students and colleagues, began his teaching career in his alma mater in 1951. He teaches English and Filipino to high school students. In addition, he is also the moderator of the theater group Dulaang Sibol, which he founded in 1956. Now on his 63rd year of teaching, he has received numerous awards in the fields of teaching and theater.

Also featuring other local and international experts, practitioners and Apple Distinguished Educators

BREAKOUT SESSIONSDesigned to be facilitated for a smaller crowd, these sessions allow participants to zoom into and have deeper conversations about particular technology-enhanced teaching strategies or gain hands-on experiences to immerse in particular activities and applications. (Click here to get to know this year's speakers)